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McDuffy's Kajukenbo
“My little girl is learning martial arts and life lessons in a supportive environment.”
Best Self-Defense Classes near Inglewood, CA
1 of these schools is based in Inglewood; the others serve Inglewood from towns including Los Angeles (11 mi), Torrance (8 mi) and North Hollywood (14 mi).
all 24 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Muay Thai
- Head Coach
- Second Home
“Edit: I'd also like to add that while every team, club, and gym out there are different, and some are tailored differently for others, this one in particular has personally done a huge boost in my physical and mental health, and for that I really lov...”
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Rekm
- Confidence
- Attention
- Kicks
“I recommend this place for kids to put their energy in and actually get something out of it, and definitely for adults to learn how to protect themselves.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
- Learn
- Black Belts
- Game
“If you are looking into training jiu jitsu in LA, lucky you, the city you live in is jiu jitsu mecca and there are many options - but do yourself a favor and put 10th planet west LA at or near the top of your list.”
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Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
“In addition to their on-going classes they host numerous special events including Workshops and Masterclasses with guest instructors, Ninja Nights for the kids, a Fall weekend Kenpo retreat for adults, and participation in tournaments and demo teams.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Classes
- Honor
- Professor
“Great instruction (Marcus Vinicius is an incredible professor), well-structured classes, lots of good training partners, and very reasonable membership.”
Short self-defense courses listed for Inglewood, CA are spread across the 24 cards on this page. Who each course is aimed at, where it runs and how often it repeats comes from the school itself, with ratings drawn from public reviews.
Area overview: Inglewood, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,937 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (88%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "community". 23 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 22 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How do I get a course outline from schools listed for Inglewood?
By email, and 22 of the 24 schools here publish an address. Write with the group you have in mind, the room you can offer and what worries the group, then ask for a plan of the session. A school that replies with a price and nothing else has told you something.
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
- Train
- Energy
- Mats
“My classmates were incredibly helpful and supportive when I first started out, taking the time during class to explain different drills and techniques to me until I got more comfortable with the flow of class.”
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Meraki
- Train
- Belt
- Professors
“Whether you're a beginner or far more advanced in your training, all of Meraki's instructors ensure that you are always receiving high quality training and encourage all of their students to excel.”
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Revolution Martial Arts & Jiu Jitsu
- Learn
- Fun
- Culture
“Everyone in this gym is very friendly and inviting, everyone is treated with respect and there are no egos, everyone is there to learn from each other.”
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1st Class Martial Arts
“!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu to calvin the owner and to all of the 1st class martial arts staff for all that you do for everyone in and out of this community, blessings”
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The Jiu-Jitsu League
- Mat
- Shape
- Grappling
“Kevin and Hayley opened their arms up to us, allowed the kids a little area of the mat to train all week, ithe coaches included them in the adults warm ups, invited them to the kids classes and even picked them out to flow roll with.”
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Six Blades Jiujitsu / Artemis Academy
“Before I started training at Artemis Academy I served in the Marine Corps and had taken wrestling, boxing, and kick boxing classes but none of the training I had before matches what I've learned here at Artemis.”
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Gracie University of Jiu-Jitsu
“And I'm grateful to have found this place and get to learn the Gracie art of Jiu Jitsu from Helio's grandsons Ryron and Rener Gracie are amazing exponents of the Gracie Jiu Jitsu system.”
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Sparta Academy
“Not only is he a great trainer and dedicated to helping me achieve my goals, but he also helped push me to get out of my comfort zone & try the other classes offered there as well.”
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Legacy Glendale Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- BJJ
- Bond
- Train
“They work extremely well with kids, every coach/professor has been patient and kind, but at the same time they make sure to keep the kids accountable in their technique and effort they are firm when they need to be.”
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Subconscious BJJ
“The academy is clean, has free when available and paid street meter parking in both the front and rear of academy, and offer beginner and advanced classes in both the Gi (traditional outfit you wear with a belt) and No-Gi (more athletic type clothing...”
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Pedro Soriano Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club
- Confidence
- Shape
- Lessons
“Pedro has created an environment with high expectations, but his relationship with all of his students allows for them to feel comfortable with making a mistake.”
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
- Sensei
- Karate
“He maintains qualifications and expertise in first aid, teaching skills and effective management practices.”
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Caique Jiu Jitsu
“Caique Jiu-Jitsu is great for everybody whether you are a beginner or advanced student, here you receive the details that come straight from the source, nothing is lost and nothing is watered down, the way it should be.”
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Rokah Karate
“I look forward to her being back in the dojo, but until then, Avi and Ruth have provided such amazing specialized attention for the children during such a crazy time that I would highly recommend Rokah Karate to new families who are seeking a worthwh...”
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Fightfit Personal Trainers
- Learned
- Tailored
- Confidence
“Matt and Lorenzo ( the whole company ) are truly the coolest , most professional, caring , understanding and super supportive coach to my 13 year old son.”
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Marina Martial Arts
- Learning
- Family Owned Business
- Studio
“If you are looking for a club for your child or a club for you to improve your physical health while learning a lifetime art, I highly recommend that you visit Marina Martial Arts.”
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Rodrigo Freitas Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
“Although there are many competition focused children and adults, the casual practitioners, such as myself, receive the same amount of instruction, attention, and encouragement.”
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Hardworx Fitness 4th Saint
- Community
- MMA
- Phone
“I searched around to find the perfect environment that would give us a total package of a great coach, nice facility, amazing program, clean environment, each child excited about being there, and I found all that in Long Beach United Boxing🥊.”
Self-Defense Training Services in Inglewood, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$176
Maximum cost
$528
National Average
$270
Avg Per Hour Rates
$71
$235
$364
Average price range is based on 318 cost profiles
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